European powerhouse France rallied from a goal down to hand a 5-1 drubbing on Honduras and qualify for the knock-out stage as group toppers in the FIFA U-17 World Cup here today. France had already booked a Round of 16 berth before today's game but they now go into the knock-out stage with an all-win record (nine points) in Group E. They will face Group D runners-up Spain -- European qualifying tournament winners -- in their Round of 16 match in Guwahati on October 17.

France's Alexis Flips celebrates his goal on Saturday. Pic/PTI